A chara, - As a resident in the area and as somebody who actively participated in the campaign which opposed the high-rise plans for George's Quay, I would like to congratulate An Bord Pleanala and the local residents on the rejection of these plans. I hope this will set a precedent for future planning in this area and in other parts of the city as well.
It should also be clear that the views of local residents should be of decisive importance in any planning proposals and that rigorous and sympathetic consideration should be given to the concerns of those living in the areas which will be affected. Concern for communities must be the cornerstone in determining the criteria for all future development. - Is mise,
Daithi Doolan, South-east Inner City Representative, Sinn Fein, Pearse House, Pearse Street, Dublin 2.